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Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your Impact
The Newmont Legacy Group is responsible for managing closure/reclamation and care/maintenance at numerous mine projects globally with the goal of complete release of regulatory and financial liabilities in compliance with Federal, State/Provincial & local regulatory authorizations and Newmont Global Standards/Guidance/SOPs. The primary purpose of the Legacy Technician role is to assist implementation of environmental compliance program across the entire Nevada Portfolio (NV, CA and AK)
As part of our team, you will
- Assist completion of site compliance inspections, monitoring and audits.
- Comply with established protocols to collect water samples in accordance with permit requirements.
- Maintain records to document site compliance and assist preparation of regulatory agency submittals.
- Provide reclamation/closure project safety and project oversight as directed.
- Support implementation of Legacy Risk Management System.
- Assist site water management across the Portfolio.
- Assist Legacy Sr. Supervisor with site water treatment system operations.
- Engage with environmental regulators, government agencies and other stakeholders on environmental topics within the NV Legacy Portfolio.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology or related field is desired, but not required.
• Minimum 4 years experience, mining or extraction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in surface & groundwater compliance sampling protocols.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operation of active and or passive water treatment systems is desired.
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer and data management skills. Familiar with applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and other data visualization software.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical based on knowledge of existing precedents or procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to independently achieve deadlines and manage priorities.
• A focus on continuous improvement with strong ability to stay organized and prioritize. Understands and identifies opportunities in areas of environmental/health/safety procedures, techniques and regulatory requirements.
• Basic understanding of Industry workplace health management approaches, safety/fatality risk assessment methods and implementation/ verification of critical controls.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety of yourself and others.
Your work environment
• Position is based out of the Elko, NV office with flexibility in residence location.
• Approximately 75% of time will be spent in the field with potential exposure to harsh winter/summer weather extremes, chemical, mine wastes and wildlife.
• Travel is required to visit and assist domestic Legacy sites. Must be available to travel as necessary and able to fly as a passenger in helicopters and small aircraft.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $66,900- 83,640. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
